A heroic foster dog is being credited for saving his temporary family’s lives. Chris and Sheila, owners of Olde Towne Arts and Music, recently participated in the Portsmouth Humane Society’s Paws Around P-Town program. Through this program, volunteers have the opportunity to take adoptable dogs from the Portsmouth Humane Society on field trips. The family…
Get Free Admission to a National Park this Friday
Get free admission to a National Park this Friday (Aug. 4) to celebrate the anniversary of the Great Americans Outdoors Act. The GAOA was signed in 2020 and brought bipartisan investments to “improve visitor experiences, bolster climate resilience, and invest in the economy by creating good-paying jobs,” according to the Department of the Interior. The…
‘Tales for Tails’ Shelter Program Unites Readers and Furry Friends in Norfolk
Enjoy sharing a good book with a new friend? Are you a crossword connoisseur? Or maybe you just enjoy reading a good tale with a friend that has a tail? Norfolk Animal Care Center’s ‘Tales for Tails’ shelter program is open to readers of all ages from 2-6:30 pm every Tuesday & Wednesday year-round. No…
Local UPS Driver Receives Compassionate Action Award for Saving Dogs From Fire
A local UPS Driver is being honored for his heroic deed that saved the lives of three dogs last week in Norfolk. Christopher Schewenk rescued three dogs trapped inside a burning home last week after a lightning strike. The dogs’ guardians weren’t home, and when Schwenk realized that the animals were in danger, he kicked…
Ed Sheeran Says He’d ‘Love To Transition’ To Country Music: “I Just Love the Songwriting”
Ed Sheeran may join the ranks of pop stars like Darius Rucker going country. In an interview with “Billboard“ during ACM rehearsals he shared, “I talk about this to my wife all the time. I would love to transition to country. I love the culture of it . . . I just love the songwriting. …
Ed Sheeran Says He Will Quit Music if He Loses ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Lawsuit
Ed Sheeran is facing a legal battle over his hit song “Thinking Out Loud,” which is accused of plagiarizing Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” According to People, when Sheeran’s lawyer asked what he would do if the court ruled against him he responded, “If that happens, I’m done, I’m stopping. I find it to be…
Here’s What’s Coming To Netflix In May
A Bridgerton prequel, new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Selling Sunset,” blockbuster movies like “A Man Called Otto” and more are coming to Netflix this May! The streaming platform released what’s coming next month and fans have a lot to look forward to. With King Charles’ real-life coronation, Netflix is going heavy on royal-themed movies…
DarKoaster, North America’s First All-Indoor Straddle Coaster, Launches Next Month at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
DarKoaster, North America’s first all-indoor straddle coaster, will be available exclusively to Members for early ride access on select dates starting May 11 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The park’s tenth roller coaster will open to all park visitors on May 19. DarKoaster is North America’s first all-indoor straddle coaster! While riding DarKoaster, thrill seekers embark…
Amazon Prime Video’s New Feature Makes it Easier to Hear Dialogue
It’s not just you, dialogue in movies and TV shows is getting harder and harder to hear. If you’ve started using subtitles so you don’t miss anything, there’s good news! Amazon is rolling out a new streaming feature called Dialogue Boost, that lets you increase the volume on the dialogue ONLY. So far it’s only…
How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Settlement
Facebook has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $725 MILLION, and you may be entitled to some of that money. The case dates back to the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018 when there were allegations that Facebook shared users’ information with third parties without their permission. Facebook denies the claim but settled the…